Seen at Edinburgh Festival Fringe on the 16^th of August 2023

3 stars – Young and intense

Mirrored Metamorphosis is an intense show entirely realised by an all-female group of school students. The play rediscovers the story of Anthony and Cleopatra under the woman’s point of view. She was bestowed the power on a reign when she was still very young, and men only considered her for her status. Anthony abandoned her when she was no longer interesting for political aims.

In this fresh piece of new writing, Cleopatra is depicted as a young woman who believed in love and has been betrayed, thus becoming an emblematic and ‘absolute’ figure representing women. The use of Ovid’s Latin text enriches the lines and the acting, conveying the feeling of something remote and contemporary at the same time.

Something unripe can be observed in the direction, and performers are not professionals (and super young!). Nonetheless, it is a highly enjoyable show, and the choral dimension adds strength to the performance. It is evident that one can witness the sprout of a new voice and of talented performers.

Tickets and Info: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/mirrored-metamorphosis